Michelle (Clauson) Larue Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Marketing shouldn't feel slimy. Marketing is high level service.When I started my digital marketing business, I thought I could build a website, focus on what I could do for people, and potential clients would magically find me.I couldn't have been more wrong.If you're like me, you've seen the stories of entrepreneurs who came up with a service, made an announcement on Facebook, printed some business cards, and BOOM, customers started knocking down their door.It… Show more Marketing shouldn't feel slimy. Marketing is high level service.When I started my digital marketing business, I thought I could build a website, focus on what I could do for people, and potential clients would magically find me.I couldn't have been more wrong.If you're like me, you've seen the stories of entrepreneurs who came up with a service, made an announcement on Facebook, printed some business cards, and BOOM, customers started knocking down their door.It doesn't usually work that way. Finding customers is much harder than attracting them.One of the top issues entrepreneurs struggle with is how to become visible to the people you most want to serve. That's where I come in. I can help you fill the gaps in your marketing efforts to create knockout marketing...with beautiful design, magnetic message, and impeccable delivery?Creating digital marketing assets is like adding virtual sales managers to your team.You wear a lot of hats as a business owner. Automating part of your sales process frees more of your time. Let’s talk about how to make your marketing shine.No inflated promises. Just real results for your business. Show less

Promoted the Artisanal-crafted wines of WineShop At Home.

Northern Virginia

Red, white, or green? Why choose just one?Great wine marries artisanship with meticulous attention to details from grape to glass. Over the last decade, the adoption of “green” practices in wine production has grown in importance as climate change affects weather patterns and growing seasons. An environmental plan is not simply a matter of good corporate citizenship, it is a business strategy that promotes innovation and a competitive advantage for practitioners. Vineyard owners… Show more Red, white, or green? Why choose just one?Great wine marries artisanship with meticulous attention to details from grape to glass. Over the last decade, the adoption of “green” practices in wine production has grown in importance as climate change affects weather patterns and growing seasons. An environmental plan is not simply a matter of good corporate citizenship, it is a business strategy that promotes innovation and a competitive advantage for practitioners. Vineyard owners and wineries report that adoption of some type of strategic environmental plan – which could include adoption of environmental management system (EMS), ISO 14001 certification, organic or biodynamic practices, or other sustainable practices – saves money and resources, reduces time spent solving problems (since you spot them early or prevent them altogether) and builds brand equity with discriminating consumers. In other words, an environmental strategy could save you money, improve your product, and give you a competitive advantage. Who doesn't want that??By the way, distilleries and breweries experience the same benefits, and we love working with them, too.Contact michelle.larue@VoldsomEnterprises.com to set up a free, no-obligation sustainability assessment.WINE BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONSIntroduction to Wine Business (Wine Business Management Certification Program) - Sonoma State UniversitySMALL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONSCertified Virginia Small, Women-Owned, and Minority Owned (SWaM) Small BusinessDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) (in progress) Show less

Balancing mission objectives against compliance requirements is a challenge for many organizations. Internal resources are finite. Staff members are already overbooked with other priorities. Management goals focus on high level concerns, but how does the organization translate that into daily activities?With more than 25 years of experience working with manufacturing, commercial, and government entities, we are in a unique position to diagnose the causes of system breakdowns related… Show more Balancing mission objectives against compliance requirements is a challenge for many organizations. Internal resources are finite. Staff members are already overbooked with other priorities. Management goals focus on high level concerns, but how does the organization translate that into daily activities?With more than 25 years of experience working with manufacturing, commercial, and government entities, we are in a unique position to diagnose the causes of system breakdowns related to environmental compliance and procedural follow through. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all that is required to identify areas of weakness, missing systems, gaps in training, or lack of follow through. Other times we need to dig deeper to recognize and manage areas of potential conflict between organizational mission and daily operations. SMALL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONSCertified Virginia Small, Women-Owned, and Minority Owned (SWaM) Small BusinessDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) (in progress)NAICS CODES541620, 541690, 541330, 611430, 488999Industries of Concentration: automotive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, airport and aviation, transportation, metal parts coating, plastic parts coating, tool and die manufacturing, box plant manufacturing, detergent manufacturing, air bag manufacturing, nutritional supplements, wineries, vineyards.Government Agencies Served: IRS, FAA, DOE, DOT, MDOT, EPA, BSEE Show less

Provided business solutions to address EMS, EnMS, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, environmental compliance, air permitting, Title V, SARA 311/312/313, Phase I due diligence and environmental auditing issues.

Arlington, Va

Leveraged small teams to accomplish big projects; managed environmental compliance projects for manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Chrysler.

Arlington, Va

Developed expertise in environmental compliance solutions for industrial clients; conducted studies in reformulated gasoline and alternative fuels deployment for DOE; evaluated opportunities for environmental solutions technologies across industrial sectors for the Gas Research Institute.

Engineer'S Degree, Engineering Physics, With Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: SPS, Tau Beta Pi, Mortar Board, Sigma Pi Sigma, Engineering Exloration Days, Phi Kappa Phi, Joint Engineering.

Education record

Landmark Forum Graduate (August 2008) Advanced Course (October 2008) Self Expression and Leadership Program (February 2009 - May 2009).

Education record

STEAM Educational Program conducted by the National Youth Science Foundation Delegate from South Dakota (1985); Staph (1987-89); Unit Leader

Education record